IIE Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Overview

This IIE qualification is suitable for students who would like to pursue a career in logistics and supply chain management. If you are an analytical person, who is a practical thinker with strong planning skills and a natural flair for organising and solving complex problems, then this qualification was designed for you. Open for 2023 mid-year application. Selected IIE qualifications and campuses. 

Course Outline

SKILLS YOU WILL DEVELOP

This IIE qualification enhances your creative, problem solving, analytical skills and encourages effective communication skills. Students who pursue this qualification will gain knowledge, skills, and applied competencies to enter the world of work as Logistics and Supply Chain Management graduates, in either the private, public or NGO sector.

POSSIBLE CAREERS

·         Logistics professional.

·         Supply Chain Management practitioner

·         Transport Logistics Manager

·         Procurement Manager

·         Procurement Consultant

·         Logistics and Supply Chain Management Researcher

·         Project Manager

·         Customer Relations Manager

DURATION

This is a three-year qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College.

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face: This is a three-year full-time qualification offered by The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) at IIE Rosebank College. Face-to-face lectures take place during the day on weekdays at the following campuses: Braamfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Polokwane,  Bloemfontein, Mbombela (Nelspruit) Nelson Mandela Bay and Pretoria CBD.

Accreditation

The IIE Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management is accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) and is registered by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) as a 360-credit qualification on Level 7 (SAQA ID No:  101528). 

On successful completion you will receive a Degree in Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE), a leading registered private provider of higher education in South Africa.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Admission Requirements

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Modules

Year 1

• Accounting 1A
• Business Management 1A
• Economics 1A
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management 1A: Introduction
• Accounting 1B
• Business Management 1B
• Economics 1B
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management 1B: Operations and Production Management

Year 2

• Financial Management 2A
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2A: Purchasing Management
• Logistics Management Activities
• Quantitative Techniques
• Business-to-Business Marketing
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management 2B: Supplier Relationship Management
• Project Management
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Year 3

• Customer Relations Management
• Introduction to Research
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3A: Warehouse Management
• Strategic Supply Chain Management and Logistics
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Inventory Management
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management 3B: Transportation Management
• Research Practice

Device Requirements

DEVICE AND CONNECTIVITY SPECIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ONLINE STUDY:

• Reliable internet connection (we recommend 5-10 GB of data per month and an internet speed of at least 0.15 Mbps)
• Desktop PC or laptop with at least an i3 processor and 4GB RAM memory
• Windows 8 or macOS 10.15 (Microsoft Office 365 is available as a free download for IIE students), and Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge Chromium or Firefox
• A working webcam and microphone
• An uninterrupted power supply is also highly recommended

Pathways

The Independent Institute of Education (THE IIE) offers you the opportunity to start with a higher certificate and progress into a diploma or degree.  There are several pathways offered by The IIE at IIE Rosebank College, that enable access to higher-level qualifications. 

Speak to the student advisor for more information. 

Important Information

This fact sheet is accurate at the time of publication. The Independent Institute of Education (The IIE) reserves the right to alter any of the content prior to the commencement of registration due to changes in regulation, policy,market requirements or any other valid reason.